Bacon Mushroom Melt

What is it?

Patty melt-style in format, this sandwich pairs a beef patty with grilled mushrooms, three strips of bacon, and creamy cheddar cheese sauce on toasted bread. The mushrooms bring a soft, cooked-down texture, while the bacon adds a crisp, salty layer and the sauce seeps into the bread as it's heated. In Wendy's lineup, it sits closer to the chain's burger sandwiches than to its chicken melts, but the format is straight from diner-style melt territory. Earlier versions of the bacon mushroom combo have appeared on and off over the years, with the basic formula staying the same: beef, mushrooms, bacon, cheese sauce, and toast.